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Where you get higher number of radioactive radiations and who gets it?

Radiations are dangerous, absolutely only the ionizing ones. Now what is this? Simple and easy, the enough energy to rip the electron of an atom is ionizing. This is measured in units called Sieverts. Now quick fact, if you are exposed to more than two Sieverts all at once probably you die shortly after that.

But..

We are exposed to the low levels of ionizing radiations all the time. Let’s take an example like banana. Who doesn’t love eating bananas? Everyone right?

Now listen, Banana are rich in potassium and some of that potassium is naturally radioactive. So, whenever you eat one banana you are surely exposed to (or eating) about 0.1 micro Sieverts of radiation. Simple that is 1/10,000,000^th of Sieverts.

It seems very interesting like people eat bananas and actually them also become radioactive too. If you sleep next to someone you are actually more exposed than if you sleep alone, about 0.05 micro Sieverts.

I don’t think we should worry about that because that dose is very insignificant compared to the natural environment of the earth. I am talking about the ionizing radiations coming out of the soil, in the rocks, in the air, and even from the space.

The global average level of radiation is about 0.15 micro Sieverts per hour. These can be somewhere between the 0.1 to 0.2 micro Sieverts per hour. But there are some places that are higher than that. So who do you think receives the maximum dose of ionizing radiation on the earth?

Let’s answer that question by talking about the most radioactive places on earth.

Hiroshima, Japan

Some places you would expect to have the high levels of radiations might surprise you. Like Hiroshima, the first nuclear bomb was detonated over the city almost 78 years before. Now the level of radiations is only 0.3 micro Sieverts per hour.

Jachymov, Czech Republic

You probably never heard of this, because there is a mine where uranium was discovered. It is also the place where Marie Curie obtained the raw material. The level of ionizing radiations there is about 1.7 micro Sieverts which is the 10 times to the natural background that you have. Now a days, the most of uranium has been removed from the place, but still there are some small pieces and you can see them under UV light of fluoresces commonly known as Fluorescent uranium ore.

Radium Institute, Paris

Marie Curie was an amazing female. She won two Nobel prizes, one in physics and one in chemistry. She was in love of radioactive things. Apparently there are only a few parts of that area which are still radioactive. Like one of her doorknob, this is about 15 times of the normal background. That doorknob has almost 1.5 micro Sieverts.

Trinity Site, New Mexico

Now I will welcome you to the Trinity bomb site, where the world’s first nuclear bomb was set off. This caused the whole area to vaporize. In fact, there was so much heat liberated by that bomb that it fussed all of the desert sand into green grass. And actually they have also named the mineral after the test called trinities’, which you can found at that place. Trinities’ are only made in history at only that place. The level of radiation there is about 0.8 micro Sieverts per hour. The level of radioactivity of the trinities is around 2.1 micro Sieverts.

Now which place has higher levels of radiation then anywhere we’ve seen so far?

The answer is airplane.

You will be surprised to see that as it gain altitude there is fewer atmospheres above you to shield you from cosmic rays. So the level of radiation inside the plane can go up to 0.5 micro Sieverts per hour at the 18,000 feet, up to one micro Sievert per hour at 23,000 feet, over 2 micro Sieverts per hour, and over 3 micro Sieverts per hour at even higher altitudes and towards to poles.

Chernobyl, Ukraine

In the Chernobyl nuclear reactor number 4, this was melted down on April 26, 1986. The incident happened because soo much heat was generated inside that reactor that it basically blew the top off, spreading radioactive isotopes throughout the whole surrounding area till Europe, Yu can still detect contamination there. That level reads about 5 micro Sieverts per hour. As you see that this is not the huge amount, this is because the administration there has removed the couple of meters of the topsoil from the whole area, then dumped it somewhere else.

Fukushima, Japan

In the Exclusion zone of the Fukushima, you would have to wear full safety gears. The leakage there was much less than Chernobyl by only 10% but that is much fresher than that. Same things were down here; I mean that they have removed the meters of topsoil from that area. The readings are up around 5 to 10 micro Sieverts per hour.

Pripyat Hospital, Ukraine

The Hospital where the firemen were taken after they fought the fires at the Chernobyl reactor. In the basement of that building, they have left all the firemen’s clothing once they realize that it was so contaminated. That pile of clothes is generating 500 micro Sieverts per hour from outside the closed room. And inside it rises up to 1500 micro Sieverts per hour. This place is the most radioactive place on the earth.

One hour in that basement is worth equal to the 1 year natural background radiation. Also consider that in a CT scan, the patient receives about 7,000 micro Sieverts, that is 3 years’ worth of natural background radiation. There is an estimate that people living around Fukushima will receive an additional 10,000 micro Sieverts over their lifetime due to the nuclear power disaster. For comparison, US radiation workers are limited to a maximum of 50,000 micro Sieverts pers year. But that is less than occupation. The Astronaut. Astronauts in the space station for six months will receive about 80,000 micro Sieverts worth of radiation. But not even they are exposed to the highest levels of ionizing radiations. So can you guess who is?

The answer is a smoker’s lungs. A smoker’s lungs on average receive 160,000 micro Sieverts worth of radiation every year. That is due to radioactive polonium and radioactive lead in the tobacco that they are smoking. So here, not only they are exposed to carcinogens and toxins they also receive high levels of radiation. So, it is not Fukushima people, radiation workers and not even the astronaut are getting highest levels of radiations on earth. That honor goes to your ordinary average smoker.

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Self-Care Ideas for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed

We all do a lot of work, and get overwhelmed

As we all know, life can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Between work, family, and other responsibilities, it can be easy to feel burnt out and exhausted. That’s why it’s so important to practice self-care and prioritize our own well-being.

Self-care is any activity or practice that helps us take care of our physical, mental, and emotional health. It can be anything from exercising and eating well to taking breaks and engaging in activities we enjoy. When we’re feeling overwhelmed, self-care can be especially important in helping us manage stress and regain a sense of balance.

Here are a few self-care ideas to try when you’re feeling overwhelmed:

Take a break and step away from screens. It’s easy to get caught up in the never-ending cycle of work and social media, but it’s important to take breaks and disconnect from screens every now and then. Step away from your phone, laptop, and TV and do something else for a while. This could be as simple as going for a walk or reading a book.

Practice mindfulness. Mindfulness is the act of bringing your attention to the present moment and being aware of your thoughts and feelings without judgment. You can practice mindfulness through activities like meditation, deep breathing, or journaling. These practices can help you become more aware of your thoughts and emotions, which can help you better manage stress and anxiety.

Get some exercise. Physical activity has been shown to have numerous mental and physical health benefits. Exercise can help reduce stress and improve mood, and it’s also a great way to get some much-needed endorphins. So, try going for a run, taking a yoga class, or hitting the gym.

Seek support. It’s okay to reach out for help when you’re feeling overwhelmed. Talk to a trusted friend or family member, or consider seeking professional help from a therapist or counselor. Having someone to talk to can be a great source of support and can help you work through your feelings.

Do something you enjoy. Engaging in activities we enjoy can be a great way to de-stress and recharge. Whether it’s cooking, painting, or playing a musical instrument, finding time to do something you love can be a great way to take care of yourself.

Self-care is an important part of overall well-being, and it’s something we should all prioritize in our lives. Remember to take breaks, practice mindfulness, get some exercise, seek support when needed, and do something you enjoy. These simple self-care practices can go a long way in helping you manage stress and feel more balanced.

The exciting world of AI and ML: opportunities and applications

The world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is rapidly expanding and evolving, and it is an exciting time to be involved in this field. AI and ML are being used in a wide range of industries and applications, and they are transforming the way we live and work.

One of the most exciting applications of AI and ML is in the field of healthcare. AI and ML are being used to analyze medical images, such as x-rays and MRIs, to identify patterns and make diagnoses. They are also being used to analyze patient data and predict the likelihood of certain conditions, such as diabetes or heart disease. This allows doctors to provide more personalized and targeted care to their patients.

Another exciting application of AI and ML is in the field of transportation. Self-driving vehicles are becoming increasingly common, and they rely on AI and ML to navigate and make decisions. AI and ML are also being used to optimize transportation networks, such as public transportation systems, to improve efficiency and reduce congestion.

AI and ML are also being used in the field of finance to analyze financial data and make investment decisions. They are being used to identify fraudulent activity, and to automate the process of underwriting loans and other financial products. In addition, AI and ML are being used to personalize financial products and services for individual customers, based on their specific needs and preferences.

Another exciting application of AI and ML is in the field of education. AI and ML are being used to personalize learning experiences for students, by adapting to their individual learning styles and needs. They are also being used to analyze student data and identify patterns that can help teachers improve their teaching methods and better support their students.

AI and ML are also being used in a wide range of other industries, including manufacturing, retail, and customer service. They are being used to optimize supply chains, analyze customer data, and improve the overall customer experience.

There are many exciting opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in AI and ML. These fields are growing rapidly, and there is a high demand for skilled professionals. There are many resources available for those who want to learn more about AI and ML, including online courses and degree programs.

In conclusion, the exciting world of AI and ML is transforming many industries and has a wide range of applications. There are many opportunities for those interested in pursuing a career in these fields, and the potential for growth and innovation is limitless.

Space debris; the ticking mine

Introduction

Space debris is the name given to all objects in orbit around Earth, including space stations and satellites. The amount of space junk floating around our planet is increasing, but it’s not because rockets are exploding or missions are failing too often. The reason we have so much debris floating around is because we keep launching more equipment into space with no plan for how to dispose of it later on—and this problem will only get worse if we don’t start thinking about it now!

Space debris, also known as space junk, is everything that has been sent into space and is not currently in use.

To be clear, there is no such thing as space junk. Space debris is not just junk, it is everything that has been sent into space and is not currently in use. This includes satellites, spacecraft and other human-made objects in Earth orbit.

The Earth’s orbit is already pretty crowded.

While the Earth’s orbit is already pretty crowded, it’s getting more so. The number of satellites in space has increased dramatically since Sputnik 1 was launched in 1957, with more than 5,000 active spacecraft today. These objects are called spacecraft or satellites because they are not part of our planet’s surface and do not have any land mass on them (like a moon).

People are worried about space debris because the amount of equipment in orbits keeps increasing.

People are worried about space debris because the amount of equipment in orbits keeps increasing. Space debris can come from accidents or deliberate explosions, but it is more often caused by a satellite that has been deorbited and left behind. This happens when satellites are no longer needed and they are decommissioned or destroyed by the owner of their orbital slot (the country that owns its orbit).

The Space Debris Neutralization Action Plan (SDNAP) was created in response to this problem and aims to reduce its impact on human life on Earth by reducing how much debris there is in low-Earth orbit (LEO).

The amount of debris is increasing because we keep launching more rockets, not because rockets explode or missions fail too often.

If you’re wondering why there are so many space debris, the answer is simple: we keep launching more rockets. Not only does this increase the amount of space junk, but it also means that even when a rocket fails or explodes on its way down to Earth, there are still more pieces left behind than would have existed without those failures.

A good example of this comes from China’s Long March 3B rocket launch in 2015. The rocket burned up during launch and created an impressive cloud of smoke that could be seen from far away (and even from space), but it didn’t explode until after it had reached orbit—and by then most of its pieces had already fallen back down into Earth’s atmosphere.

If satellite operators don’t track their satellites, it’s really hard to move them around other pieces of space junk.

If satellite operators don’t track their satellites, it’s really hard to move them around other pieces of space junk.

Satellite operators need to know where their spacecraft are at all times and keep them in the right location so that they don’t collide with other objects or fall back down into the atmosphere.

A lot of satellites are launched without proper planning for how they will be disposed of later.

A lot of satellites are launched without proper planning for how they will be disposed of later.

This can cause problems because the space junk that’s already in orbit is a hazard to other spacecraft, and it’s difficult to know where all of it is going and how much damage it might do if it hits something.

If a large rocket blows up in orbit, it can create thousands of pieces of debris at once.

If a large rocket blows up in orbit, it can create thousands of pieces of debris at once. It’s not just the explosion that’s dangerous: if the satellite or spacecraft is hit by even one piece of debris, then it could be damaged and lose its orientation to Earth or another planet.

The amount of damage caused by this kind of explosion depends on how high up the object was when it exploded (and where), but some explosions have been known to leave behind much more than others—the most famous example being NASA’s Orbital Debris Program Office’s estimate that there are approximately 200,000 items larger than 10 cm in size orbiting Earth at an altitude between 500 km and 1 AU (1 AU = 96 million kilometers).

Collisions with satellites have occurred before and will happen again if we don’t reduce the amount of space trash floating around Earth.

The problem of space debris is not a new one. It has been around for decades and will continue to be an issue for years to come. In fact, collisions with satellites have occurred before and will happen again if we don’t reduce the amount of space trash floating around Earth.

Space debris can cause damage to satellites and spacecraft, which then affects our ability to communicate with each other as well as carrying out scientific research (such as studying climate change). This can also be dangerous for astronauts in space because they could become confused about where they are going or end up having problems controlling their vehicle when it goes off course due to interference from small pieces of junk floating around them at high speeds!

Sometimes parts fall out of orbit and burn up safely in the atmosphere, but this doesn’t happen very often.

But what happens when a piece of space junk does fall to Earth?

It’s rare, but it can happen: if you’re in the path of a falling object and have time to see it coming, you can get out of the way. However, most people don’t know about this phenomenon until after they’ve been hit by something large enough to cause damage or injury. If there is any chance that your home or vehicle might be damaged by debris falling from orbit (or even overflying), make sure you’re prepared with warnings and information so that everyone knows what’s happening before things happen!

The biggest threat posed by space junk is not so much how much damage it causes when it hits us but rather how much of an impact we could have on our planet if something were ever hit directly by another piece of debris without warning

Even small pieces of space junk could damage or destroy a satellite or spacecraft if they hit one traveling at high speed because there’s so much kinetic energy involved.

There are two types of space debris: active and inactive. Active space debris is anything that’s been intentionally created by humans, such as satellites and rocket stages. Inactive pieces are naturally occurring in orbit around Earth, including meteorites and comet nuclei.

Even small pieces of space junk could damage or destroy a satellite or spacecraft if they hit one traveling at high speed because there’s so much kinetic energy involved.

History of space debris

The history of space debris is a long one. It began in 1957, when the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1—the first artificial satellite to orbit Earth. That same year, Vanguard 1 became the first piece of manmade space junk ever to leave our planet’s atmosphere and travel into orbit around our planet.

Since then, there have been many more satellites launched into orbit; however, these days only about 20 percent are functioning properly at any given time (and this number hasn’t changed much since then).

Space debris accumulation

As you may have guessed, space debris is accumulating at a rate of 5,000 to 8,000 tons per year. This is an increasing problem because we keep launching more rockets into space and not enough are being destroyed on their way down. In fact, the amount of space debris is growing because we keep launching more rockets into orbit every year—not because they explode or fail too often.

However, this is only part of the story behind why there’s so much junk floating around in our galaxy today: It all comes down to how many objects can be launched into orbit by humans before they start falling back down again (or burning up in Earth’s atmosphere). Sure enough—and this part might be surprising if you think about it too hard—it turns out that if there were zero objects in orbit right now then everything would still be fine!

Removal methods

Remove debris from the orbit

Remove space debris with spacecraft

Push out of orbit debris by putting satellites into an elliptical orbit that is slightly higher than the normal one.

DEBRIS experiment, microgravity environment

The DEBRIS experiment, the first to test the effects of space debris on satellites, was launched in January 2019. It was designed by ESA’s Centre for Space Plasma and Materials Research (CEPAM) and carried out in a microgravity environment.

The experiment took place aboard Columbus module of the International Space Station (ISS). The ISS is a unique platform where experiments can be conducted safely under controlled conditions and where any risks can be evaluated before they occur on Earth or elsewhere in space – or even outside it!

Detectors on earth

There are a few ways you can detect space debris. You can look up, or you can scan the Earth’s surface with your eyes, or you could just ask your phone if it has a handy app called Google Earth Pro. If all those options sound too complicated for your taste (and who doesn’t want their own personal version of the Hubble?), don’t worry—we’ve got good news for you!

The first thing we’d recommend is checking out NASA’s website for information about what types of things might be floating around in space: http://www2.jpl.nasa.gov/spacecrafts/ssp-east/. They list different types of satellites, including some that may have fallen out of orbit and been forgotten about by their owners years ago; these are called “derelict” objects because they’re no longer functioning properly due to age or damage from weathering over time since launch

KEO probe proposed by P.Flammarion

KEO is a project to launch a satellite that will stay in orbit for thousands of years. The spacecraft, named “Kerbal Electrolytic Observatory,” or KEO, is scheduled to be launched by Russia’s Angara rocket sometime around 2040.

The main purpose of this mission is to study Earth’s ionosphere using its solar panels as an energy source and collecting data on space debris that could damage spacecrafts. If all goes well, KEO will provide scientists with information about how much radiation we take from outer space every year and how much solar radiation reaches us from different parts of our planet at different times throughout the year.

Takeaway:

The takeaway is that space junk can come from accidents or deliberate explosions. It’s a problem because it can damage satellites and spacecraft, as well as cause other problems such as navigation errors.

The debris is sometimes as small as paint flecks.

Space debris is any object that has been sent into space but is no longer being used. It can be as small as paint flecks, but the majority of it isn’t even recognizable as such. The debris can come from satellites and other space objects that have been abandoned by their owners or are simply left behind after a mission ends.

In some cases, this junk doesn’t even have to be out there; it’s made up of nuts and bolts from old spacecrafts—and those aren’t necessarily just things like screws and washers either! Some people collect these little bits of metal because they’re fun to look at (and sometimes even more fun to use).

The debris can be nuts, bolts, and wrenches

You’re probably familiar with the space debris that can float around in your backyard, but did you know it also exists in outer space?

After all, there are billions of pieces of junk orbiting Earth at any given time. Most of these objects are derelict old satellites or broken parts from rockets. But they also include tiny flecks of paint and other debris that may not seem so dangerous when they’re small—but could be a real headache if they land on your roof!

Debris can be derelict old satellites

Space debris can come from accidents or deliberate explosions.

The term space junk is also known as space trash, space junk, or space debris.

Anything that has been sent into orbit and is not currently in use on a spacecraft is considered to be “space junk”

The total mass of all this stuff is estimated to be 6,500 tons

The total mass of all this stuff is estimated to be 6,500 tons. That’s a lot! But it’s not just debris from Russia—the rest of the world contributes too. If you’ve ever seen a TV show about space exploration, there’s a good chance you’ve seen some type of satellite or rocket part floating around in your mind. This includes anything from nuts and bolts to paint flecks (which are actually very small).

A lot of the debris is from Russia

The United States is not the only country that has space debris in orbit. In fact, Russia is home to more than half of all manmade objects currently in orbit. Russia’s long history with sending humans into space has led to a large amount of debris left over from past missions, many of which were intentionally destroyed after their use in space had ended.

Russia has also launched a number of satellites for civilian purposes (such as telecommunications and weather monitoring), which means that there are even more pieces floating around up there than just spent rockets!

Space debris travels at speeds up to 17,500 miles per hour.

If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you know that there’s an enormous amount of debris left behind. Space debris travels at speeds up to 17,500 miles per hour. This means that even if your car were to hit another vehicle at the same speed as it was going before the crash (about 40 mph), both vehicles would still be destroyed and covered in debris from their collisions.

Space junk can come from accidents or deliberate explosions; derelict old satellites; nuts, bolts and wrenches; or anything else that doesn’t belong in orbit—which means we don’t know exactly how much space junk exists!

Space junk can come from accidents or deliberate explosions.

Space junk can come from accidents or deliberate explosions.

Explosions are usually deliberate, but they can also be caused by accidents or other actions. For example, an explosion on the International Space Station may have been caused by a leak in its cooling system and/or oxygen tank; however, it is possible that some of the debris was generated during this accident.

Conclusion

The world of space debris is very interesting, but it’s also important to remember that this stuff isn’t going away anytime soon. It’s estimated that there are currently about 150,000 pieces of debris in Earth’s orbit and another 50,000 pieces outside of it. The International Space Station has about 1,300 tons of trash on board—and it will continue to collect more as time goes on! So how do we keep our planet from becoming a junkyard? One way would be by launching fewer rockets into space each year; another would be developing more sophisticated methods for cleaning up after them (like lasers). But until then, we’ll just have to keep looking at all those little pieces floating around us…

Get lost or Found (II)

Silence….

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He started walking on the opposite side of the line of statues. Firstly he walked slowly then slowly slowly he speed up and then he started running. He was not looking back. He was running to be free from the prison and the current situation. When he became tired after a long run, he sat down to take a breath. He looked back towards the line of statues but he saw them nowhere. He smiled, and he thought that now I have got my freedom. He looked ahead and was surprised, because the line of statues was standing next to him. The fear of unknown can be seen easily from his face. He also saw his handcuffs on vast white floor. Then he turned to another direction and ran like hell. He was totally scared and running widely. He was not looking back. After some distance, his foot hit something and a friction sound produced. When he looked towards it, which was his digital handcuffs, sliding to some distance. And he was standing once again with the line of statues. He was confused and breathing fast. Soon he realized that he can’t run from this white room and from the line of statue.

He sat down with statues. He leaned against a statue and took a deep breath. He was looking disparate. Than he stood up and move with the line of the statues. These statues are so amazing and real looking. Like they are alive. A very beautiful white thin blanket was covering their whole skin except the face. The prisoner touched one and cleaned the white design cover. As he withdrew his hand from the statue, the white slender cover filled the empty part on it. The prison was becoming confused. He kicked the handcuffs and yelled. He was looking so disappointed. He started to cry and yell because he thinks that he was stuck in an indescribable area. He was really crying. He stood up and saw that scripted line,” You are one of them, just try.”

He stepped on that base and wiped his face with his tears from his sleeve. Then he slowly closed his eyes facing the direction where all statues were directing. When he closed his eyes, he saw something blur, and a flash. He saw the infinite lines, space gases, darkness, and stars. He opened his eyes suddenly. His heart speed was fast. He looked towards that statue standing with him and smiled, with tears in eyes. Than he slowly closed his eyes and get lost in the world of infinity. The stars, the gases, atoms, space, deep oceans, brains neurons, lines connecting with each others, warm holes, understanding the impossible mathematics equations. He was seeing the range of human thinking, he was moving from inside through dimensions, and thoughts. In the end, he got his freedom.

The white slender blanket started covering him, started from his feet. It slowly slowly covering his whole body and making insane designs excluding his face. A mysterious smile appeared on his face. This smile was like the other statues had. Slowly slowly his body started to glow with white light, as like other statues. In the end, he became one of those statues. One statue was added in the line of the infinite statues. A prisoner statue. Who was drowned in the world, which is unknown to us. He was on the right, heading towards the right.

After that a new base of statue rose up from the white floor, on that the same line was scripted, “You will be one of them, just try.” Soon the two green gown figures entered in the white room, behind them a new man entered. Suddenly the two green gown figures disappeared and the cycle continues….

13 apps to download, when everything sucks

It is okay to not feel okay all the time.

What exactly is self-care? Is it worth pausing to express gratitude? Eating those fruits and vegetables? Putting on the face mask? Going to the gym? Letting go the toxic relationships? Ninety percent people would say yes to all of the above, but …

Self-care is a process involving being aware of self, acquiring knowledge and taking responsibility for meeting needs at whatever level they are presented,” according to a research.

Making time to address these needs, on the other hand, can be difficult. We may be exhausted from work or from caring for sick loved ones.

Allowing ourselves to practice guilt-free self-care is much easier said than done (thanks, millennial culture).

Now if you’ve taken the first step to the self-care by reading this blog, download any of the 12 apps from below. These apps can make youo feel better and help you to your best. Because self-care really matters.

Aloe Bud

Aloe Bud is a simple way to ensure that you’re taking care of yourself every day. The app sends gentle reminders throughout the day to drink water, eat, contact friends, and do other things. Instead of making you feel bad if you aren’t doing well, Aloe Bud encourages you to rejoice in even the smallest victories.

2. Shleep

The Shleep app is useful if you want to fall asleep faster and wake up feeling more rested. Shleep uses a questionnaire to assess how well you sleep and then teaches you how to sleep better through learning modules. Shleep will prioritise certain modules over others based on your sleeping habits.

3. ToDon’t

4. SmokeFree

Smoking is one of the most difficult habits to kick. SmokeFree can help you quit smoking cold turkey or gradually reduce your intake. The app provides users with motivational phrases, tips, the amount of time they have gone without smoking, and a chart of money saved. You can use it to give yourself incentives: For example, the money saved by not purchasing cigarettes could be used to purchase a new phone.

6. Calm

If the name didn’t give it away, the free Calm app, which includes Siri capabilities, assists people in relaxing when dealing with stressful situations such as consuming the never-ending news cycle or preparing for that upcoming job interview. It includes daily meditation, a sleep timer that plays soothing music until you fall asleep, and masterclasses by best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert on topics such as how to fuel your creativity without fear.

7. Journaling

One of the best ways to see how much you’ve changed and accomplished over time is to keep a journal. Writing down your thoughts and feelings can also be therapeutic. There are dozens of journal apps available, so the key is to find one that best meets your requirements. The Day One app is an excellent journaling app. You can also use your phone’s stock notes app.

8. Aetheria

Aetheria educates you on a variety of mental illnesses and disorders so that you can better understand what’s going on in your body. You’ll learn coping strategies for everything from minor ups and downs to major crises. The app provides people with access to therapy-driven and research-based tools to help them. Aetheria aids in the treatment of mental illnesses and disorders ranging from general anxiety disorder to anorexia.

9. Lumosity

This could be for you if you like to play games to relax after a long day. Lumosity allows you to play games, learn, and improve your mind all at the same time. The app contains puzzles, memory games, logic problems, meditation techniques, and other features. You can track your progress while learning your strengths, weaknesses, and cognitive patterns as you play.

10. PictureThis

Try going to your local park and spending some time with nature when you need to remind yourself that better days are ahead. While you’re at it, get the free PictureThis(opens in new tab) plant identifier app to discover the beautiful flowers and plants around you and bring some of that joy home with you. The botanical encyclopaedia contains information on nearly 30 million flowers, trees, succulents, cacti, mushrooms, herbs, shrubs, and grasses, allowing you to find the ones that make you happy.

11. Moment

Surprisingly, there is an app that can help you put down your phone and be more present. Moment monitors your phone usage, determining which apps you use the most (for example, how much time you spend scrolling through Twitter and Instagram in bed), and even provides free coaching on how to reduce phone time. 2019, folks.

12. Shine

Shine helps you prioritise your mental health by assisting in the establishment of personal growth goals, sending daily motivational texts, and providing “Shine talks” on topics ranging from stress and anxiety to self-love and burnout. It’s like having your best friend in your pocket all the time reminding you of your awesomeness. Monthly subscriptions cost $10, and annual subscriptions cost $54.

13. Co-start Astrology

For thr horoscope lovers. Sometimes all it takes is a little guidance from the stars to lift one’s spirits. Co-(opens Star’s in new tab) daily free personalised charts, which allow you to enter your sun, moon, and rising sign, can help you understand why you’re stressed and encourage some big-picture thinking. (Believe me, it gets deep.) Once your friends accept you on the app, you can also view their charts.

Get Lost or Found (I)

Silence, there was total silence in a total white environment. The plane environment was very mysterious. An infinite line of statues was present in the center of the room, whose one end seems limitless of sights and the other one has a last statue. Some people of different heights and colors, with different dress styles were standing. They were all closing their hands, closed eyes. But they were glowing, with a white light. That was coming from their inside. It seems like they are a little bit smiling. In the end, they were awesome.

A man was kept in a little cage in a dark room. The cage was so small that he can’t lay straight or stand straight. He had very small hair on his head. He was fully caught with big iron chains. He was shivering. Many uncovered wounds can be easily seen on his face, hands, and feet. Old stains of blood were making him pitiable. His dress was light red labeled with the number 786 on his back.

The door of the dark room opens, and two figures comes in from it. These figures were wearing a long light green gown. Their faces were hidden with long cover of the gowns. They came to the prisoner. The lock of the big iron chains opened and fell on the floor, when they came near to the cage. The prisoner starred to them. His fear changed into the astonishment. One of them opened the gate of the cage and stands a side. The prisoner moved slowly and get out of the prison. Then two figures moved to the opened door. The prisoner started walking with them unwillingly.

The two figures were walking on the floor of the white big room which I had explained earlier. The prisoner was looking here and there. When he turned around to see the room and turned back, he got amazed. Those two green gown figures that were walking in front of him disappeared. He looked here and there fast but he found them nowhere. Than he looked at his digital handcuffs. The last numbers were 4 3 2 1 then it opened automatically and fell on floor. The prisoner smiled. He felt his hands free.

He saw the line of the statues, he walked towards them. When he arrived near them, he saw that there was an infinite looking line of beautiful statues. These statues of human were looking very realistic. They all were glowing. And at the other end of the statues, there was a base of the statue with no statue on it. At the bottom there was something scripted? The prisoner leaned to read it. It was written that “You will be one of them, just try”. The prisoner got confused, and then he began to laugh looking at the script. He laughed again and again. When he realized that he was alone he felt a little bit fear, and stopped laughing.

Then he tried to run from the statues. He started walking on the opposite side of the line of the statues. Firstly, he walked slowly then slowly slowly he speed up and then he started running.

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Heart vs. Mind

Humans are superior to other organisms because Humans has an ability to make decisions. These decisions give the difference of right and wrong, good and bad and most importantly profit and loss. if you have ever been through the state of Decision making, you surely heard people saying that listen to your Heart or Mind. Some people say that taking Mind as your leader, you can win while others stand with Heart. Let’s check out that what should be choose and why.

As we all know that Mind totally believes in logic and concept. Every day many new ideas wonder in your mind but you pay attention only to those ideas which have logic. And others are called just stuff. It is easier and more effective to lead when your Mind is more attentive, clear, active and open to alternatives. By this way you van reflect, think and even feel in ways that make your decisions more effective than they have ever been.

If we talk about the decision making by your Heart than we can say that it will also help you a lot. You can feel sympathy, hate, love, respect and as well as courage. This leads you to transparency, authenticity, humility and makes a good service. Many leaders belief that heart is more efficient than head. It gives to comfort besides your profit and loss.

The truly wisdom lies in that to have a balance in your life. Keeping a balance between your heart and mind will give you benefits from both sides. The best key to all problems of life is the Equilibrium. As you know that the whole universe is standing on this great pivot.

We will always help you. Wish you happiness.

Meditation; a sign of wellness

Mediation is a practice where an individual uses a technique, such as focusing the mind on a particular thought or activity_used for achieving a clear and calm mindset.Meditation isn’t about becoming a different person, a new person, or even a better person. It’s about training in awareness and getting a healthy sense of perspective. You’re not trying to turn off your thoughts or feelings. You’re learning to observe them without judgment. And eventually, you may start to better understand them as well. By using it any person can controls his/her rising thoughts as well as emotions.

Meditation may be used with the aim of reducing stress, anxiety, depression, and pain, and increasing peace, perception, self-concept and well-being. Meditation is under research to define its possible health, neurological and cardiovascular and other effects.

Meditation is practice in many religions in many ways, which varies a lot. Among them, Asian meditative techniques spread in all over the world’s culture. Reason is that in this where they have also found application in non-spiritual contexts, such as business and health.

Meditation has proven difficult to define as it covers a wide range of dissimilar practices in different traditions. So, it has no specific definition. The main essential criteria to any meditation practice: the use of a defined technique, logic relaxation, and a self-induced state/mode. Other criteria deemed important [but not essential] involve a state of psychophysical relaxation, the use of a self-focus skill or anchor, the presence of a state of suspension of logical thought processes, a religious/spiritual/philosophical context, or a state of mental silence.

Meditation techniques have sometimes been thought of in two broad categories: focused (or concentrative) meditation and open(or mindfulness) meditation.

Focused Meditation, include paying attention to the breath, or an idea or feeling (such as mettā(loving-kindness)), to a kōan, or to a mantra (such as in transcendental meditation), and single point meditation the voluntary focusing of attention on a chosen object, breathing, image, or words.

Open Monitoring (or mindfulness) methods; include mindfulness, shikantaza and other awareness states. OM meditation involves non-reactive monitoring of the content of experience from moment to moment.

Some religions have traditions of using prayer beads as tools in devotional meditation. Most prayer beads and Christian rosaries consist of pearls or beads linked together by a thread. The Roman Catholic rosary is a string of beads containing five sets with ten small beads. The Hindu japa mala has 108 beads (the figure 108 in itself having spiritual significance, as well as those used in Jainism and Buddhist prayer beads. Each bead is counted once as a person recites a mantra until the person has gone all the way around the mala. The Muslim misbaha has 99 beads.

There is also a type of meditation known as “Sound Based Meditation”. Herbert Benson of Harvard Medical school conducted a series of clinical tests on meditators from various disciplines, including the Transcendental Meditation technique and Tibetan Buddhism. In 1975, Benson published a book titled The Relaxation Response where he outlined his own version of meditation for relaxation. Also in the 1970s, the American psychologist Patricia Carrington developed a similar technique called Clinically Standardized Meditation (CSM). In Norway, another sound-based method called Acem Meditation developed a psychology of meditation and has been the subject of several scientific studies.

Research on meditation has shown that empathy and compassion are higher in those who practice meditation regularly. One experiment showed participants images of other people that were either good, bad or neutral in what they called “compassion meditation.” The participants were able to focus their attention and reduce their emotional reactions to these images, even when they weren’t in a meditative state. They also experienced more compassion for others when shown disturbing images.

As you begin, rather than trying to achieve some out-of-body experience, see what it feels like to just hang out in the present moment, noticing your physical sensations, thoughts and emotions. “The ideal thing is to just be present with what’s going on,” said Ms. Brach. “Put aside all expectation and judgment about what’s going to happen.”